Analysis Of Augustine's Confessions

Augustine’s confession’s recount the tale of both his path to redemption and praise of God who allowed him to start anew. Without God Augustine and many others would go astray and live a life of sins. Augustine states, “The thought of you stirs him so deeply that he cannot be content unless he praises you, because you made us for yourself and our hearts find no peace until they rest in you.” Connecting with God is one of the many ways that humans can best live their lives. If one does not connect with God, then you have committed the ultimate sin. Without God there is no redemption and cleansing of all the sin humans have done. The next step is to continue to praise him as Augustine does for most of Confessions. As an imperfect human, the …show more content…
One must be able to accept the fact that they are imperfect, but to do that one has to go over their sins and make the distinction between right and wrong. Throughout his life Augustine, as others do as well, struggled to find this distinction. He committed countless sins, but through Confessions he made the transition from sinner to worshipper. However, it begs the question, why? Before he started realizing his sins, Augustine was content with his life. Yet, he knew something was missing, which is why he made the change. He knew deep down that he was committing sin and God showed him the light. He understood that he would always be imperfect in the eyes of God, but with his help Augustine knew he could get back on track. To best live his life as an imperfect human, Augustine knew that he had to accept his label and bring god into his …show more content…
From early on everyone becomes a sinner even if one doesn’t realize it. Augustine writes about a contrast, when a child is first born, they are at peace because the relationship between parents, especially the mother, and child is a perfect give and take. Augustine states, “But neither my mother nor my nurse filled their breasts of their own accord, for it was you who used them, as your law prescribes, to give me infant’s food and a share of the riches which you distribute even among the very humblest of all created things. It was also by your gift that I did not wish for more than you gave…” However, this harmonious relationship soon ends and the child start sinning. Without God’s help children run rampart and start causing destruction. Allowing children to sin in the first place, without giving them the proper foundation is the start of as to why we live imperfect lives. Humans feel the need to cause such horror in their wake. God’s word is important to listen to and teach future generations because it gives you a sense of structure and love that you may no longer receive once you enter into the world. Even though all humans are cursed with the fate to be imperfect does not mean that there is not a way to change it. Every stage in Augustine’s life has a lesson to teach imperfect humans how to be better. This one’s is listen to God’s word for only he can give you the